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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Relative ... Idiopathic JAK-2 Positive ... 90%, Abnormal Abdominal ... Ultrasound High
Assessment of a Patient Presenting to the ED after a Medical Abortion:
 • History, including if/when
misoprostol was taken • Physical ... Exam • Pelvic ... Ultrasound • Labs ... Medical #Abortion #algorithm ... workup #evaluation #diagnosis
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
hemorrhage on FAST exam ... Diagnosis/differential ... No other intra-abdominal ... hemorrhage #FAST #Positive ... trauma #clinical #ultrasound
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... balance >3-4 liters positive ... increase the risk of abdominal ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough physical ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... clinical status or physical ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... Uterine Infection • Physical ... Exam, including ... Coagulation studies • Ultrasound ... gynecology #obgyn #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
good history & exam ... Some exam findings ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
Lazarus Reflex on Physical ... Exam The Lazarus ... resembling the position ... after brain death diagnosis ... video #neurology #criticalcare
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician ... Pertinent positives ... on physical exam ... exam findings and ... consider intra-abdominal